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DecUnder section 157 of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF Act) the QBCC Commissioner must review and report on the operation of Chapter 3 of the BIF Act. These reporting obligations include investigations undertaken and penalty notices issued by the QBCC under: section 76 of the BIF Act – concerning responses to payment […]
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DecThe Christmas and New Year’s holiday is fast approaching. Unfortunately, if contractual deadlines that fall on or around this time are missed, it can result in a significant financial burden. Below we explain how construction industry legislation in Queensland deals with the Christmas and New Year’s holiday shutdown period (Christmas Shutdown Period) and we offer some simple[…]
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AugThe Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 assented to on 23 July 2020 introduced progressive changes to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act) and Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (QBCC Act). The changes will commence on a day to be fixed by[…]
